Kla Tham Party Moves Closer to Ruling Coalition Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation

Key summary

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Kla Tham Party leader Thammanat Prompao were photographed dining together, sparking rumors of a potential cabinet reshuffle. Talks are underway for Kla Tham to join the ruling coalition, which would increase the government's parliamentary majority from 292 to 350 seats. This shift could see Bhumjai Thai surrender ministerial posts in areas like Tourism and Sports to accommodate Kla Tham while preserving Pheu Thai's quota. Meanwhile, MP Suphachai Jaismut challenged People's Party MP Rangsiman Rome regarding unverified government information leaks. Separately, controversy surrounds Bhumjai Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap's husband, who holds a 1% stake in an overseas gambling business, prompting calls for investigation into online gambling connections and potential illegal fund usage in political donations.